Stay for the festival

Hotels in Santa Monica around 23 January to 6 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Editor's tip. The Aug 14 to 28, 2026 edition includes Santa Monica seafood houses; book the 65 dollar dinner tiers early on OpenTable.

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Santa Monica while you are in town

Dine LA Restaurant Week runs 23 January to 6 February. These are the food tours and tastings in Santa Monica to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

Gourmet Hollywood Walking Food Tour★ 3.2 (2)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Gourmet Hollywood Walking Food Tour

Step into the glamor of old Hollywood as you dine at historic restaurants once graced by silver screen legends. Explore top-rated contemporary fare and diverse immigra...

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Also in downtown

Winterlit Holiday Market ★ 3.8

Downtown

Winterlit lights the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica through December, a free weekend holiday market ringed by the district's outdoor dining.

TipMarkets run Friday afternoons and full weekend days on three December weekends; pair it with the seasonal ice rink on Arizona Avenue.

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